Anthropologie Apparel Concept Director

Urban Outfitters, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the apparel industry is seeking a Concept Director to shape the creative vision for Anthropologie Apparel design. This role involves mentoring design teams, guiding trend development, and collaborating with various departments to deliver innovative seasonal designs. Ideal candidates will have experience leading creative teams, a strong understanding of fashion trends, and excellent communication skills. This position is based in Philadelphia and requires relocation.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

PTO

Generous employee discounts

Retirement savings

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the brand and competitive space.
• Experience leading and developing creative teams successfully.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to influence and collaborate.

Responsibilities

• Guide overall creative vision for Apparel and Accessories.
• Lead and mentor the concept, print, and color team.
• Create seasonal trends and deliver necessary reports.

Skills

Leadership

Trend Forecasting

Communication

Collaboration

Presentation Skills

AI Skills

Job description

Role Summary

The Anthropologie Apparel design team is searching for Concept Director. This highly creative leader will help guide and shape the overall creative vision for Anthropologie Apparel design.

Role Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Take leadership in guiding overall creative vision for Apparel and Accessories, working closely with design/buying teams to identify trends as well as new opportunities in business to set the tone for each season.
• Create seasonal trends that cover shape/print/color/fabric and embellishment.
• Deliver proportion, shape, trend, chase decks, runway reports as needed outside of seasonal concept
• Work closely with Design Directors and their teams, providing inspiration and feedback for each season during sketch reviews, keeping both creative and business objectives in mind.
• Work closely with design leads to ensure we have a balance of trend and core, as well as strong execution of seasonal trend prior to presentations with Senior Leadership
• Contribute ideas during sketch review, sample review, buyer work sessions etc. to protect trend/newness/relevant shapes, proportions, print and colors each season
• Create chase/trend packs based on feedback in seasonal presentations
• Travel for inspiration as needed and have group meetings to present samples and inspirations.
• Coordinate periodic inspiration meetings where all Design members participate regardless of what category they cover.
• Special projects as needed. Ex. Annual/Seasonal refreshes, chase trends, brand dna ideation etc.

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with the other Design departments,Buying, Sourcing, and Merchandising teams.
• Lead and mentor concept, print and color team to grow and strengthen them.

Role Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the brand and competitive space.
• Experience leading, developing and inspiring robust creative teams with demonstrated success.
• Ability to research and report on industry trend direction, color direction, and fabric innovations.
• Ability to recognize and accurately forecast fashion and cultural trends as they relate to the Anthropologie customer.
• Ability to create beautiful and emotive presentations to communicate inspiring trends to the team each season
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively influence and collaborate with partners in Merchandising, Production, and Design.
• Ability and desire to foster a collaborative team environment.
• Strong pulse on fashion trends, pop culture, emerging brands, designers
• Excellent presentation skills
• AI skills are a plus
• Relocation to Philadelphia, PA required.

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The Perks

URBN offers comprehensive Perks & Benefits to employees. Availability and eligibility to specific benefits may be subject to your location and employment status. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, generous employee discounts, retirement savings and much more! For additional information visit www.urbn.com/work-with-us/benefits

EEO Statement

URBN celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. We believe strongly in fostering a safe, fair and respectful work environment. To ensure compliance with our non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies, we offer anti-harassment training to managers and employees.